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The Minnesota Vikings (1-0) host the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings, coming off a victory against the Bears, are 3.5-point favorites. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will face Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a rematch of the 2023 CFP National Championship Game. SportsLine expert R.J. White offers predictions for the game, leaning towards the under on the point total and identifying a key X-factor influencing his spread pick. The Vikings lead the all-time series 22-12.

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